Your top priority has to be your alibi, and in such situations it's a good idea to stick close to the truth.  Since you were out in the barn anyway, you finally agreed to say that you and Prince Maroon were looking at thoroughbred horses during the hour leading up to the murder.

Unfortunately, the prince has told you that he needs to stick close to Countess Emerald in order to maintain the appearance of normalcy.   You know that he’s probably right, but it always infuriates you to see the two of them looking romantic.  Keep your pride by occasionally luring him away for private conversations.  If he starts to get threatening, remind him that you can turn him in at any time, so he’d better treat you nice.